Proud day camp of the JCCs of Greater Toronto The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp PASSOVER CAMP FAMILY PACKAGE 2017
Dear Camp Families, Bruchim Habaim, Welcome to Passover Camp 2017! We are excited welcome the spring with the summer flavour of The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp! busing! We are looking forward to an exciting Passover Camp this year! This is our fifth year holding our Passover Camp at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre on the Lebovic Campus. We are also excited to announce once again indoor recreational swimming, towel service, and depot This Passover Camp we have an exciting new camp calendar filled with fun and exciting themes that our campers are sure to love everyday! We also have a superstar team filled with our most creative, fun and inspiring staff ready to provide an unforgettable experience for our campers during their time spent at our Passover Camp! New this year! We are excited to introduce personal family emails this Passover Camp for the first time ever. You will be receiving an email from camp during the week of April 3 rd with details about your child s break camp experience. The email will include cabin assignment, counselors name and information, and other important information to remember for the week. If you have any additional questions after receiving this email, please feel free to call the camp office at 416.636.CAMP (2267) or email at info@centrecamp.ca. Enclosed in this package is everything you need to know about our program, including what to bring every day, special days to remember, contact information, and transportation information. Upon receiving this package, if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the camp office. Looking forward to seeing you soon and Chag Sameach!
We are happy to hold our Passover Camp Program at our beautiful home, the Schwartz/Reisman Centre, located at Bathurst and Rutherford, 9600 Bathurst Street just North of Highway 7 on the Lebovic Jewish Community Campus. The beautiful, state of the art facilities will enhance our program and the experience of your camper. The indoor pool and programming space will allow for a wonderful experience. We ask that you please drop off your child between 8:45AM-9:00AM. We highly encourage you to use our curbside drop off. Upon passing security, there will be a camp staff member with a flag where you can pull up and drop off your child(ren). You can also park in the West Parking lot of the Schwartz/Reisman Centre, off of Lebovic Campus Drive. Upon entering the parking lot, please take a parking lot ticket. You will not have to pay for this ticket; it will allow short term access entry into the parking lot. There will be camp staff there to escort your children as well at the front door to bring your children into the building. At 4:00 PM during the time of pick up, a camp staff will be at the West Entrance of the Schwartz/Reisman Centre off of Lebovic Campus Drive. Upon entering the parking lot, please take a parking lot ticket. You will not have to pay for this ticket; it will allow short term access entry into the parking lot. When you arrive, please tell the staff member your child s name and they will ensure they are safely escorted to you or the individual who is authorized to pick them up. Only authorized persons (proper ID required) will receive your camper. Campers will not be released to authorized persons without photo ID.
Depot busing will be available to and from camp each day. The two depots are the Prosserman JCC, 4588 Bathurst Street, and Promenade Mall located at Bathurst and Centre Street. There will be a Bus Captain on the bus to ensure safe arrival and departure to and from camp. The Bus Schedule is as follows: Depot Stop AM Pick Up PM Drop Off Prosserman JCC 8:10 AM 4:45 PM Promenade Mall 8:40 AM 4:25 PM Drop Off and Pick Up Areas Prosserman JCC: South parking lot of the Prosserman JCC Promenade Mall: Sears parking lot at the South entrance off of Clark Avenue We ask that campers are ready and waiting at their depot 5 minutes before the pickup time. They should be prepared to wait 5 minutes past the pickup time in the event of an unforeseen delay. An adult must be at the depot when your camper arrives, unless your camper is on self dismissal. The bus captain has the names of those authorized to pick up your camper. Only authorized persons (proper ID required) will receive your camper. Campers will not be released to authorized persons without photo ID. For campers enrolled in Extended Hours programming, it will take place before and after camp. Morning extended hours will run from 8AM-9AM in Program Room 1 on the first floor. Afternoon extended hours will run from 4PM-6PM. Please come to the camp office on the second floor of the Schwartz/Reisman Centre to sign out your child(ren). Camp runs April 10, 13, 14, and 19 Extended hours PM will run from 4:00PM-6:00PM only on Wednesday, April 13 Phone: 416.636.CAMP (2267) E-mail: info@centrecamp.ca
Please pack every day at least one kosher for Passover, nut-free, snack for your children as well as a refillable water bottle. We will also provide one kosher for Passover snack per day. If you have any questions regarding kosher for Passover dietary restrictions, please call Lauren at 416.638.1881 ext. 4039. Fruit slices: apples, oranges, melon, etc. Matzah and jam Vegetable sticks: cucumbers, carrots, sliced peppers Raisins Yogurt String Cheese Terra Chips *Please note that many of the grocery stores in the community (No Frill s, Metro, Longo s, etc.) carry a large selection of Kosher for Passover products. Be sure to stock up before Passover as items sell out fast! We also want to remind you of a few things that would make your child s experience more enjoyable: Dress your child for outdoor play or provide the necessary clothes (e.g. wind/rain jacket, boots, etc.) Don t forget to check your Passover Camp Calendar for Theme Day clothes! A pair of running shoes for indoor play. Swimming suit and waterproof shoes for the pool deck Clearly label all clothing, such as jackets, hats, shoes, etc. An extra set of dry clothes (especially for younger children) in case something gets wet during outdoor play. All medication must be clearly marked with your child s name, and the dosage instructions should be written on it. All medication will be stored securely in the camp office and is administered by a camp nurse. If your child carries an Epipen, please ensure that two are brought to camp each day for your child. One to stay in the camp office and one to stay on your child. Please do not bring any valuables to camp as we cannot be responsible for these items and they can be easily lost, this includes but not limited to electronics, ipods, smart phones, ipads, playing cards, money, expensive clothing, and portable video game systems. Please pack every day at least one kosher, nut-free, snacks for your children as well as a refillable water bottle.
Recreational swim is a staple activity during our Break Camp programs. Swim is one of our camper favourites and we are happy to offer it daily in the indoor saltwater pools at Schwartz/Reisman Centre. Campers enjoy splishing, splashing, and playing every day. This section will outline some important guidelines to ensure that our swim program is safe and enjoyable for all our campers. Safety is always a priority at The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp. All of the pool rules will be explained to the campers on their first day of camp. Our Recreational Swim program will be supervised by qualified Schwartz/Reisman Centre lifeguards. All of our cabin staff also swim with their campers to ensure that low ratios are maintained. To ensure that all of our campers and staff are properly supervised, we ask that swim remains a visitor-free zone. We know that many of our camp families are also members at Schwartz/Reisman Centre, however, we ask that the pool area remain guardian free during camp swim times. During our Recreational Swim program, campers in Bonim will require a lifejacket at all times. We follow all of the safety guidelines set by the National Lifesavings Society and Schwartz/Reisman Centre to provide the safest experience for our campers. Keep your towels at home and your child s backpack light. We are happy to provide a free, daily, towel service to all of our Break Camp campers! Please also send labeled goggles with your camper if their eyes are sensitive to the salt water.
Stay tuned daily for camp updates, information, videos, photos and links! You will be able to view daily pictures centrecamp.ca/photos. Please note that our photo gallery is password protected; you can access the photos by logging in with your Camp Account used to register for camp! The password for the photo gallery is: Passover2017 All of your questions should be directed to the camp office. There is a full-time Office Manager in the Camp Office at all times to answer phones and direct your calls; should you get the voicemail, it simply means that all camp lines are being used. Please leave a message and your call will be returned promptly. At The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp, our directors are actively involved in our programs throughout the day, as your campers are very important to us, messages will be returned after 4:30 PM. The Camp Office closes at 6:00pm daily or after each bus has called in their safe arrival and all campers in extended hours have been picked up; any calls received after that time will be returned the next morning. We are committed to making your child s experience at Passover Camp inspiring, ruach-filled, and memorable. We cannot wait to see you all at camp!
Proud day camp of the JCCs of Greater Toronto Passover Camp March Break Calendar 2017 Calendar 2017 Monday, April 10 Thursday, April 13 Friday, April 14 Crazy Hair/Hat Day! Camp Colour Day! PJ Party! Find your craziest, silliest hat and wear it to camp! Looking forward to seeing fun, colourful and quirky hairstyles too! #crazyhairdontcare Celebrate your camp ruach or spirit by dressing in our camp colours; Orange, Blue, and Green! Stay comfy and warm in your PJs! crazy pajamas and slippers. Don t forget to leave your Teddy at home so it doesn t get lost! Wednesday, April 19 When I Grow Up... Use your imagination and come to camp dressed as whatever you would like to be when you grow up! SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY! Getting Shabbat hot hot Party! hot! Our countdown to summer is on! Contact us ASAP to inquire about space. 416.636.2267 What to wear/what to bring! Wear wacky hats and hairstyles! Wear your favourite camp SWAG! Wear your favourite PJs! Dress like your favourite camp director! Get your sunscreen ready! centrecamp.ca